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Is it possible to develop health problems which result from smoking even though one already stopped smoking?
If you were a chain a smoker, you cannot just simply reverse the effect of decades of smoking in an instant. If you have completely stopped smoking, then the effects of smoking will take its own time. Smoking does not effect only your lungs. It has an adverse impact on your entire system, as well asRead more
If you were a chain a smoker, you cannot just simply reverse the effect of decades of smoking in an instant. If you have completely stopped smoking, then the effects of smoking will take its own time. Smoking does not effect only your lungs. It has an adverse impact on your entire system, as well as your family and friends.
See lessIn five years your chances of stroke returns to that of a non-smoker. In ten years your chances of cancer return to that of a non-smoker. And in fifteen years your chances of a heart attack is the same as a non-smoker. In the meanwhile, your family will be happier and really appreciate your having quit. Your home starts smelling better and fresher. The bad odour of your breath will go. The health of your loved ones improves dramatically. You are able to focus and better able to work on tasks on hand. You save a substantial amount of money which you would have “burnt” up smoking and you will save the future health care cost which you would have to incur as a result of tobacco related problems.
Of course, certain damage done cannot be reversed, but the progression of that irreversible damage can be stopped.
Are there any remedies for severe period pains?
Some women sail through their periods with little to no pain while some feel pain like they are giving birth. Your first challenge will be to find a doctor who will not dismiss your pain as something ‘all women go through’ or tell you really lame things like ‘if you can’t manage this pain, how do yoRead more
Some women sail through their periods with little to no pain while some feel pain like they are giving birth. Your first challenge will be to find a doctor who will not dismiss your pain as something ‘all women go through’ or tell you really lame things like ‘if you can’t manage this pain, how do you hope to get through childbirth?’ That’s nonsense. So you’re essentially looking for a doctor who understands that taking sick leave for two days every month is not reasonable. Given the progress that medicine has made, you don’t have to suffer each month. So find a doctor and get tests done so you can find out what’s behind this dreadful pain. And until you find that medical unicorn, here’s stuff you can do to make the pain more tolerable.
See lessAsk for an anti-spasming medicine – You will need a prescription for this.
Use a combination of a hot water bottle and ibuprofen or a paracetamol . A pain killer with codeine will also help but it makes you sleepy. Remember to try and use as few strong painkillers as possible since heavy use can have an impact on your kidneys.
Chamomile tea soothes your nerves and prevents the usual upset tummy that tends to accompany a period. I also found that just drinking lots of milky tea with plenty of sugar makes the pain tolerable and sugar helps your body deal with the shock of blood loss that comes from excessive bleeding.
Talk to your doctor about using an IUD with progesterone like Mirena or take birth control pills orally. You could also explore taking the Depo Provera birth control injection which lasts three months. Whatever you chose to go with, remember to ask doctors about the side effects because nearly all of these options have some side effect or the other.
Avoid caffeine. Try drinking water instead. The pain is from uterine cramping. Water helps ease cramps. I try and drink hot or warm water as a caffeine replacement.